The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Faces A Reckoning
As part of a Sunset Commission review, Texans are calling out the state agency for failing to address environmental injustices.
Delger Erdenesanaa
Delger Erdenesanaa is a staff writer at the Texas Observer who covers climate change and the environment, as well as related health and economic issues. She was previously a reporting fellow at Inside Climate News, and studied science, health, and environmental reporting at New York University. She is based in San Antonio.
Articles by Delger Erdenesanaa
Texas’ Insane Heat Wave Shows Our Grid Isn’t Ready for Climate Change
As weather gets more extreme and the population booms, ERCOT and state leaders need to get a grip on reality.
How the War in Ukraine Could Slow Texas’ Energy Transition
Europe’s demand for non-Russian energy is supercharging exports of Texas natural gas.
Texas’ Firestorm Future
The Eastland fires in March were the worst in more than a decade. As climate change dries out the state, residents must prepare for more—and larger—conflagrations.
A Bipartisan Win for Texas: Electric School Buses
Traditional diesel-fueled engines harm kids’ health and pollute the atmosphere. Upcoming state and federal funds aim to help school districts switch to cleaner alternatives.
A Hollow Victory for Texas Oyster Fishers
At a meeting besieged by protest, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission postponed a decision on closing oyster reefs.
A Last Stand for Texas Oyster Fishers
After a decade of struggle following hurricanes and new fishing regulations, the industry has reached a breaking point.
Will the Next Texas Land Commissioner Forget the Alamo—and Focus on More Important Duties?
From coastal resilience to disaster recovery, candidates for land commissioner could transform the position from a political stepping-stone into a force for good.
What Electing A New Railroad Commissioner Means for Texans
Despite its vital role regulating oil and gas companies, the Railroad Commission has long operated in the shadows. Thanks to a provocative TikTok, and the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the agency is having its moment.
Jill Biden’s San Antonio Visit Highlights Childcare Challenges for Military Families
The First Lady visited an Air Force daycare to discuss the concerns of service members whose children have disabilities.